Glascow’s National Pop League is the sort of monthly art and music party that becomes a scene in itself, and for five years, lead Butcher Boy John Blain Hunt’s DJ sessions were the reason to go. And after making a name for himself as the curator of the party that’s inspired a Camera Obscura tune (“Knee Deep At The NPL”), this year sees Hunt strike out with a full band and a spot-on debut record. The Butcher Boys have studied their Smiths tunes, adding some Belle & Sebastian, some Tindersticks, some strings, and some dreary-day poetry to craft catchy, mood-spanning indie-pop. Here’s the first single from the aptly titled Profit In Your Poetry:
You’ll find the Smiths love in this one, our fave from the record.
Profit In Your Poetry is out 3/5
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Why is it that all my friends’ bands keep getting good press while my band wallows in obscurity.
Cheers Jon.
Sounds a bit more like Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music than The Smiths. Thoughts?
Reminds me a bit of Voxtrot and all of the influences listed above…I dig. Are they touring?
Hi chaps,
A short Butcher Boy tour is planned for April – exact dates and venues tbc but it looks almost certain to be 11th – 13th in Sheffield, Manchester and London.
We’re also playing the Windmill in Brixton on 9th February. Tickets are available here:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/14711
boring. when will rock return?
bought the album,absolutely fantastic…..cant wait to see these guys live
bought the album,absolutely fantastic…..cant wait to see these guys live
bought the album,absolutely fantastic…..cant wait to see these guys live